1960 Frigidaire Deluxe fridge

[mikerosson]

Hey everyone!
I'm new to the appliance forums and I'm looking for info on a vintage Fridigaire Deluxe refrigerator.
We inherited this beautiful fridge. The wife's not happy with it but I'd like to get it working and actually use it. Once I plug it in it turns on for a couple of seconds and then shuts off. I'm pretty ignorant to the workings of a fridge but I'm mechanically inclined and hopefully with some help I can get this thing going.
So, can anyone tell me what my next step should be?
I'm assuming it the compressor.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Mike

 

[kb0nes]

Most likely the start relay for the compressor isn't working. It tries for a few seconds but since the start winding isn't being energized it just sits with a locked rotor until the bimetal protection device trips. It will try again in a few minutes when the bimetal cools and resets.

The compressor could be shot too, but the start relay is probably more likely and way cheaper/easier to fix!

 

[rp2813]

Agreed that it sounds like a relay problem.  You can get a universal replacement for cheap if you have three leads between the existing relay and the compressor.

 

[mikerosson]

Thanks for the info.
Do you have a good source for these parts?

 

[rp2813]

Something like this is what you may need.  Your fridge's compressor likely falls into the 1/4 to 1/3 HP range.

 

 

http://https//www.mccombssupply.com...MI3dL-ytvm1AIVEyOBCh0oBAgzEAYYBCABEgItYPD_BwE

 

[mikerosson]

Thanks guys

Thanks guys!!!
I really appreciate the help.
Just ordered the relay, can't wait to get it installed.

 

[sarahperdue]

Well?

How did it work?